United’s slump is due to lack of confidence, says Keane

MANCHESTER UNITED skipper Roy Keane is refusing to accept the growing Old Trafford injury list as an excuse for the failure to match Arsenal and Liverpool this season.

The 31-year-old is among those who have been sidelined, having played just five games all season and none since his controversial dismissal against Sunderland in August.

Keane will be joined by Nicky Butt, David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand and possibly Gary Neville in the stands on Saturday when the Red Devils take on Newcastle aiming to end a run of one win from five league outings.